scholarly journals Trends in Body Mass Index among Children with Mild and Moderate Intellectual Disabilities

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 42-54 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jitka Králíková ◽  
Hana Válková
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Institutional Environment ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Focal Point ◽  
Special Olympics ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
Children's Home ◽  
Summer Holiday ◽  
Healthy Athlete

In recent years, worldwide obesity has increased both in the adult as well as childhood populations. Research shows that obesity nowadays is associated with still younger age. What is currently becoming the focal point of attention is the prevalence of obesity in people with intellectual disabilities whose physical and mental limitations affect, to a certain degree, their daily lives. Nevertheless, there is a lack of data for the childhood population with intellectual disabilities.This research seeks to compare trends in BMI indicators and eating habits among children with mild and moderate intellectual disabilities who live with their families as opposed to those who are provided for at Children’s home in region Zlín in the Czech Republic. The research method used was quantitative and comparative research approached deductively. BMI indicators were determined by means of InBody analyser. Eating habits data were collected through a questionnaire of our own design which is standardly used in the Special Olympics Healthy Athlete Project. The BMI trends were observed in twelve children from two primary schools.  We have concluded that children with mild ID who are provided for at the children’s home do not tend to be obesity, rather they have a proclivity to overweight or normal BMI and children with moderate ID have a proclivity to normal BMI or underweight. As emerged from case histories, only children with moderate ID living with their own families tend to have obesity or normal BMI but children with mild ID living with their own families tend to have overweight or normal BMI. Obesity and overweight are connected only with boys.Children’s weight remained the same within the existing BMI ranges. Summer holidays in children with mild ID and moderate ID living in children’s home had no verifiable effect on the BMI indicators. Children living in their own families had a subsequent weight rise before summer holiday (June 2017, June 2018) and a weight loss after holiday (September 2017, September 2018). Summer holiday influences the BMI indicators in children with mild ID and moderate ID living in their families. The research further shows that children with mild ID and moderate ID being cared for in the institutional environment have a healthier diet than children with mild ID and moderate ID living with their families.The conclusions of the research may serve as a recommendation for parents to pay more attention to their children’s diet as well as their physical activity.

scholarly journals Cultural differences in food consumption: The experiences of international students

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 56-63
Author(s):  
Nikolett Németh
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Students ◽  
Social Impact ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Local Foods ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
Cultural Traditions ◽  
Multicultural Management ◽  
Dietary Choices ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
Complex Decision

There is a great variety of foods eaten. It is obvious that foods play a very important role in the daily lives of individual nations. Foods and meals, however, serve not only the living, but also fulfil other functions in the given society. For example, food expression may be part of a social class, reveal income conditions, and express identity.   The investigation was carried out on the topic by a qualitative method, in the form of an in-depth interview. The interviews were conducted by master students of the Szent István University in the framework of Multicultural Management subject, with non-Hungarian origin. A total of 65 in-depth interviews were conducted between 2017 and 2018.  Interviewees were members of 22 nationalities. During the investigations, the main questions were: What type of food do you consume the most? What factors do you take into consideration when choosing foods? What differences do you find in the habits of the different ethnic groups, especially with regard to their eating habits?  Most of the interviewees are interested in compare their diet and cultural traditions to other nations’ and prefer local foods. The study proved that eating habits in Hungary have an impact on the eating habits of foreign students, and they change them in several elements. The study found that dietary choices are a complex decision that has a significant environmental and social impact but need to say, thanks to the strong cultural background the students can keep their sustainable eating values in abroad.    Keywords: culture, food choice, consumption 

scholarly journals Srdeční frekvence sportovců s mentálním postižením během zápasů národního turnaje ve stolním tenise Českého hnutí speciálních olympiád: pilotní studie

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 26-32 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marta Gimunová ◽  
Hana Válková ◽  
Tomáš Kalina
Keyword(s):  
Heart Rate ◽  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
The Body ◽  
Table Tennis ◽  
Special Olympics ◽  
Individual Fitness ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
Overweight Or Obesity ◽  
Mean Heart Rate

Heart rate values are considered to be a significant indicator of individual fitness, intensity of exerciseand sympathetic activation. There are few studies in Czech literature focused on the heart rate in athleteswith intellectual disabilities. The aim of this study was to describe the characteristics of heart rateduring fifteen table tennis matches within the 23rd national tournament of the Czech Special OlympicsMovement. Ten participants (6 males, 4 females) who for at least 3 years train regularly and participatein table tennis competitions under the Special Olympics rules, were observed. Their heart rate wasmeasured using a sports tester Forerunner® 15, Garmin Ltd, which was fastened on the participant’schest during their game day. Heart rate values during the matches were statistically processed alongwith the matches’ duration and the resulting match scores. Correlation coefficients obtained from scatterplots show a statistically significant relationship of mean heart rate values during the match withthe resulting score, probably influenced by emotion and psychological stress associated with the matchloss. The effect of match duration on the heart rate was not statistically significant during observedmatches. Subsequent analysis of the body composition of the athletes showed that sixty percent ofthem were in the category of overweight or obesity. These results highlight the need to promote healthylifestyle and physical activity in the population with intellectual disabilities.

scholarly journals The Qualified Islamic Religious Education Teachers as a Foundation in Learning at MI

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 23-36
Author(s):  
Muhammad Nurul Arifin
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Religious Education ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Teacher Competence ◽  
Learning Achievement ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
Analysis Techniques

MI teachers especially those who teach Islamic Religious Education will have to do with the morals of students, where the benchmark of the final results of PAI education is the application of PAI in the daily lives of students, the success or failure of students in PAI learning can be seen from the attitudes of students, research using the research method of literature by using content analysis techniques from the literature. PAI teacher must know the characteristics of MI students, know the change in behavior from learning outcomes, learning achievement, teacher competence, and also must be able to understand and learn about how a good PAI teacher, so that when the PAI teacher already knows and even masters it, the PAI teacher can improve its quality, so that it can be used as a foundation to sustain the change in attitude of students in primary schools especially the scope of Madrasah Ibtidaiyah.

scholarly journals Prevalence and factors associated with overweight and obesity among children from primary schools in urban areas of Lomé, Togo

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (6) ◽  
pp. 1048-1056 ◽  
Author(s):  
Herbert Sagbo ◽  
Didier Koumavi Ekouevi ◽  
Dorland Tafitarilova Ranjandriarison ◽  
Serge Niangoran ◽  
Tchaa Abalo Bakai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Dietary Diversity ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Economic Conditions ◽  
Obesity Prevalence ◽  
Factors Associated

AbstractObjectiveOverweight and obesity in childhood are serious public health issues, both in developing and developed countries. The present study aimed to ascertain overweight and obesity prevalence rates among Togolese schoolchildren in Lomé, Togo, and their correlation with physical activity, socio-economic conditions and eating habits.DesignCross-sectional survey conducted in December 2015. Overweight and obesity were defined using age- and sex-specific BMI cut-off points of the International Obesity Task Force. Physical activity, socio-economic conditions and eating habits were assessed with a standardized questionnaire. Specially trained medical students interviewed children and collected the data. After bivariate regression analyses, factors associated with overweight/obesity were identified by multivariate logistic regression. Statistical significance was two-sided P<0·05.SettingLomé, Togo.SubjectsRepresentative sample of 634 children (288 boys, 346 girls), aged 8–17 years, who were studying in primary schools.ResultsOverweight and obesity respectively affected 5·2 and 1·9 % of children surveyed. Watching television (>4 h) on weekends (OR; 95 % CI: 3·8; 1·2, 12·0, P=0·02) and medium dietary diversity score (3·0; 1·1, 8·1, P=0·03) were independently associated with overweight/obesity in a multivariate regression model. Eating breakfast in the school cafeteria (0·2; 0·1, 0·8, P=0·03) and eating fruits (0·4; 0·1, 0·9, P=0·03) significantly reduced the risk of overweight/obesity.ConclusionsOverweight and obesity prevalence were linked with sedentary behaviour and non-optimal food diversity. Promoting physical activity and fruit consumption should be explored as interventions to reduce and prevent overweight and obesity in Lomé schoolchildren. In addition, preventive approaches in the social environment of children should be considered.

Seeing is Believing: Special Olympics Events and the Society of the Spectacle

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew Webb ◽  
André Richelieu
Keyword(s):  
Social Context ◽  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Conceptual Model ◽  
The Other ◽  
Special Olympics ◽  
Spectator Sports ◽  
Sport For Development ◽  
Society Of The Spectacle ◽  
Effective Partnership ◽  
Practical Implications

The purpose of this research project is to better understand how one global sport for development agency takes advantage of events to build partnerships. This study demonstrates how the current social context, as theorized in Guy Debord’s Society of the Spectacle, facilitates the implementation of what we label as a “seeing-is-believing” strategy. This strategy allows Special Olympics to capitalize on society’s fascination with events to activate partners. Accordingly, a conceptual model that synthesizes and contrasts the aims of commercial spectator sports and sport for development events is provided. This model demonstrates that events are effective partnership-building arenas because, on one hand, they offer opportunities to efficiently evaluate mission attainment. These opportunities exploit our familiarity with events and the unthreatening passivity of watching. On the other hand, events provide pretexts for getting over the initial awkwardness sometimes associated with interacting with athletes identifying with intellectual disabilities. Theoretical and practical implications of the concepts that make the seeing is believing strategy work will also be provided.

scholarly journals Effect of a school-based intervention in eating habits among school children:quasi experimental study

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
A Ben Cheikh ◽  
J Maatoug ◽  
R Ghammam ◽  
F Chouikha ◽  
A Mallat ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
School Policies ◽  
Effective School ◽  
Healthy Environment

Abstract Background Childhood obesity has become a public health problem. Worldwide, the prevalence of overweight and obesity in children has increased dramatically especially in developing countries. The present study aimed to assess whether six months intervention program with parents' implication in primary schools is able to decrease morning snack consumption among children aged 6 to 12 years. Methods We carried out a quasi experimental study with two groups of schoolchildren in the region of Sousse (Tunisia) from 2015 to 2016. One primary school in each group was selected. In each school, we randomly selected a sample size of schoolchildren and their parents. The intervention was based on healthy eating habits promotion. Results The consumption of morning snacks the day before data collection, reported by children, decreased significantly in post-intervention in both intervention and control groups. The decrease of consumption of morning snacks was significantly higher in intervention group (p = 0.009). According to parents, the proportion of children who had the habit of eating morning snack decreased significantly from pre to post-intervention in intervention group (p &lt; 0.001). Conclusions A healthy environment should be created through effective school policies to prevent obesity. Key messages The consumption of morning snacks reported by children, decreased significantly in post-intervention. A healthy environment should be created through effective school policies to prevent obesity.

Oral health findings in athletes with intellectual disabilities at the NYC Special Olympics

2012 ◽  
Vol 32 (5) ◽  
pp. 205-209 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jill B. Fernandez ◽  
Lily J. Lim ◽  
Nancy Dougherty ◽  
Jennifer LaSasso ◽  
Michael Atar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Special Olympics

Parent and Athlete Perceptions of Special Olympics Participation: Utility and Danger of Proxy Responding

2011 ◽  
Vol 49 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-45 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laraine Masters Glidden ◽  
Katharine T. Bamberger ◽  
Angela R. Draheim ◽  
Joanne Kersh
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Special Olympics

Abstract Participation in athletics has benefits for persons with intellectual disabilities and their parents. Our purposes here were to confirm these benefits and to determine whether reports from athletes and parents were comparable (i.e., to test the validity of proxy responding). We conducted interviews with 34 Special Olympics sailing/kayaking athletes and their parents. Interviews took place at a regional Special Olympics competition and 12 months later by telephone. Findings suggest that Special Olympics participation has a positive impact on parents and athletes. However, relative to athletes, parents overstated the benefit, indicating that parental proxy responding should not be routinely used.

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